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- "The Black Scholar," January-February 1970 Issue, "In Memoriam: W.E.B. Du Bois" - In 1969, in the wake of a growing interest in Black American history and culture, Robert Christman and Nathan Hare -- former professors from San Francisco State College -- started <i>The Black Scholar</i>. It was the first scholastic journal that focused on Black, Africana, and Diaspora studies. <i>The Black Scholar</i> has published papers and other works by famous academics, political thinkers, and authors.
- January 1970-February 1970
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"The Black Scholar," January-February 1970 Issue, "In Memoriam: W.E.B. Du Bois"
In 1969, in the wake of a growing interest in Black American history and culture, Robert Christman and Nathan Hare -- former professors from San Francisco State College -- started The Black Scholar. It was the first scholastic journal that focused on Black, Africana, and Diaspora studies. The Black Scholar has published papers and other works by famous academics, political thinkers, and authors.
- "In Memoriam, The flag of our nation, Long may it wave! A grateful ovation, O'er each hero's grave." circa 1906 - Beginning in 1868, May 30 was proclaimed "Decoration Day" as a day for mourners to honor the Civil War dead by decorating their graves with flowers. After World War I, the observance became better known as Memorial Day, and it broadened to honor the dead of all America's wars. Memorial Day was declared a national holiday in 1971.
- circa 1906
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"In Memoriam, The flag of our nation, Long may it wave! A grateful ovation, O'er each hero's grave." circa 1906
Beginning in 1868, May 30 was proclaimed "Decoration Day" as a day for mourners to honor the Civil War dead by decorating their graves with flowers. After World War I, the observance became better known as Memorial Day, and it broadened to honor the dead of all America's wars. Memorial Day was declared a national holiday in 1971.
- "The Saturday Evening Post," December 14, 1963 - Stunned and disillusioned Americans eagerly embraced commemorative books and magazines following the tragic death of President Kennedy on November 22, 1963. The cover of this 84-page commemorative issue of <em>Saturday Evening Post</em> features Norman Rockwell's portrait of John F. Kennedy.
- December 14, 1963
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"The Saturday Evening Post," December 14, 1963
Stunned and disillusioned Americans eagerly embraced commemorative books and magazines following the tragic death of President Kennedy on November 22, 1963. The cover of this 84-page commemorative issue of Saturday Evening Post features Norman Rockwell's portrait of John F. Kennedy.
- Drawing of Gas Engine by Gottlieb Daimler, 1877 - German engineer Gottlieb Daimler developed small, high-speed engines in the 1880s. Daimler built the world's first internal combustion motorcycle in 1885, and he built an automobile the following year. With Wilhelm Maybach, Daimler formed Daimler Motors Corporation in 1890 to manufacture engines. The company began producing automobiles in 1892. Daimler Motors merged with Benz & Company in 1926.
- 1877
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Drawing of Gas Engine by Gottlieb Daimler, 1877
German engineer Gottlieb Daimler developed small, high-speed engines in the 1880s. Daimler built the world's first internal combustion motorcycle in 1885, and he built an automobile the following year. With Wilhelm Maybach, Daimler formed Daimler Motors Corporation in 1890 to manufacture engines. The company began producing automobiles in 1892. Daimler Motors merged with Benz & Company in 1926.
- Mechanical Lantern Slide, 1860-1900 - Magic lanterns use a concave mirror and light source to project images on glass slides with painted or photographic scenes. Developed in the 17th century, magic lanterns predate slide projectors and motion pictures. In the hands of magicians, they became "lanterns of fright," projecting wondrous images and apparitions. Slide themes ranged widely: exotic travel, folklore, advertising, history, science, and art.
- 1860-1900
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Mechanical Lantern Slide, 1860-1900
Magic lanterns use a concave mirror and light source to project images on glass slides with painted or photographic scenes. Developed in the 17th century, magic lanterns predate slide projectors and motion pictures. In the hands of magicians, they became "lanterns of fright," projecting wondrous images and apparitions. Slide themes ranged widely: exotic travel, folklore, advertising, history, science, and art.
- U2 "Achtung Baby" Compact Disc, 1991 - Introduced in the 1980s, compact disc players provided digital quality music to listeners. Many drivers, who had fumbled through 8-track and cassette tape playlists, wanted to have this new technology available in their cars. At first available on high-end luxury vehicles, CD players now can be found in most cars. The Irish band, U2, released this CD in 1991.
- 1991
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U2 "Achtung Baby" Compact Disc, 1991
Introduced in the 1980s, compact disc players provided digital quality music to listeners. Many drivers, who had fumbled through 8-track and cassette tape playlists, wanted to have this new technology available in their cars. At first available on high-end luxury vehicles, CD players now can be found in most cars. The Irish band, U2, released this CD in 1991.
- Portrait of Henry Ford, 1927 - The year 1927 was a pivotal one for Henry Ford. Model T production ended in May after 19 years and 15 million cars. Its replacement, the Model A, was introduced to critical and commercial success in December, but only after a difficult six-month shutdown of Ford Motor Company plants for re-tooling.
- September 15, 1927
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Portrait of Henry Ford, 1927
The year 1927 was a pivotal one for Henry Ford. Model T production ended in May after 19 years and 15 million cars. Its replacement, the Model A, was introduced to critical and commercial success in December, but only after a difficult six-month shutdown of Ford Motor Company plants for re-tooling.
- Port Huron Steam Traction Engine, "Longfellow," 1916 - The late 19th to early 20th centuries saw huge steam engines like this used for threshing grain. They could move over the roads under their own power. Individual farmers generally did not own such machines. Rather, men made a business of moving from farm to farm, threshing grain during harvest time. Joseph Freund of Westphalia, Michigan, bought this machine in 1917 and used it to power a Port Huron "Rusher" thresher-separator in Clinton and Ionia Counties, Michigan.
- December 22, 1916
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Port Huron Steam Traction Engine, "Longfellow," 1916
The late 19th to early 20th centuries saw huge steam engines like this used for threshing grain. They could move over the roads under their own power. Individual farmers generally did not own such machines. Rather, men made a business of moving from farm to farm, threshing grain during harvest time. Joseph Freund of Westphalia, Michigan, bought this machine in 1917 and used it to power a Port Huron "Rusher" thresher-separator in Clinton and Ionia Counties, Michigan.
- Trocar, circa 1920 - Bloat is a condition usually caused by improper feed for cattle, sheep, or horses. The stomach swells with gas, and the pressure must be relieved. A trocar is a tool that allows a veterinarian to puncture the animal's stomach and let the gas escape through a tube--a cannula. This sounds desperate, but it is better than the alternative of letting the animal die.
- circa 1920
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Trocar, circa 1920
Bloat is a condition usually caused by improper feed for cattle, sheep, or horses. The stomach swells with gas, and the pressure must be relieved. A trocar is a tool that allows a veterinarian to puncture the animal's stomach and let the gas escape through a tube--a cannula. This sounds desperate, but it is better than the alternative of letting the animal die.
- View of Garth's Drive-In Restaurant, Colorado Springs, Colorado, circa 1958 - This circa 1958 postcard depicts Garth's Drive-In Restaurant, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Self-described as "One of the West's more beautiful Drive-In Restaurants," it was known for its Pizzaburger and had curb service space for 97 cars.
- circa 1958
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View of Garth's Drive-In Restaurant, Colorado Springs, Colorado, circa 1958
This circa 1958 postcard depicts Garth's Drive-In Restaurant, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Self-described as "One of the West's more beautiful Drive-In Restaurants," it was known for its Pizzaburger and had curb service space for 97 cars.